NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: by Bonnie Arant Ertelt The year 1974 brought a raft of cultural milestones to Nashville: Ike and Tina Turner performed at Municipal Auditorium in February, and Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton broke up their musical partnership the same month. President Richard Nixon played piano during the dedication ceremony of the new Grand Ole Opry House in March, only weeks after the Watergate Seven were indicted. Former B more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 26 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news: By Cathy Majtenyi A Brock University researcher has ranked first on a global list of the most productive authors appearing in American Marketing Association (AMA) journals. Professor of Marketing V. Kumar, who is also the Goodman Academic Industry Partnership Professor, published the highest number of papers -- 23 in total - in the Journal of Marketing and the Journal of Marketing Research from 2014 to 2 more PR

CANTERBURY, England, April 25 -- Canterbury Christ Church University issued the following news: Dr Paul Driscoll-Evans has been appointed as Canterbury Christ Church University's new Head of the School of Nursing. Dr Driscoll-Evans will take up his post on 3rd June 2024 and will play a key role in delivering the University's Vision 2030 strategy. In particular, he will be responsible for leading the School to provide essential, highly skilled graduates that are ready to work in the NHS, as wel more PR

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, April 24 -- Cape Breton University issued the following news: As a child growing up near the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Ahmed Elsharkawey always had a passion for learning. "I wanted to figure out how computers work, and I genuinely enjoyed learning about new technologies," says Ahmed. "Even back then, I knew I needed to find the right educational opportunity that would help me channel my passions into a challenging and rewarding career." His research soon led him to the CIC more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Collaboration was the theme of the evening at the second annual Community Engagement Awards, held April 16 in the Statler Hotel Ballroom. Hosted by the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, the event celebrated excellence in local and global university-community partnerships. "Nearly 80% of this year's graduating seniors have participated in community-engaged learning. This impressive reach takes the dedication of  more PR

LEICESTER, England, April 26 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has led the launch of a new online resource to help higher education organisations considering a transition to a block teaching and learning. Block teaching enables students to study one module at a time and replaces the traditional university time-tabling schedule, which typically requires students to study multiple modules over a semester or a full academic year. The onli more PR

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisconsin, April 26 -- Mid-State Technical College issued the following news: In 2020 Domtar Corporation's Nekoosa facility was facing a growing problem familiar to companies in central Wisconsin and beyond--high turnover and workforce shortages stemming from retirements. "Increasingly, our workforce was shifting more toward people who were newer in their roles," said Domtar Human Resources Generalist Jenny Havlovic. "We couldn't rely as much on senior employees to train the more PR

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, April 26 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: Eastern Connecticut State University will celebrate National Nurses Week on May 6-9 in recognition of the University's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and its partnership with Hartford HealthCare to prepare more nurses to work in eastern Connecticut. The National Nurses Week celebration will open May 6 at 11 a.m. in the Johnson Room of the J. Eugene Smith Library with remarks by Terr more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 26 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) made a groundbreaking announcement in April 2023, expanding its free textbook initiative and saving students a staggering $43 million. This move is a game-changer considering that the average undergraduate spends over $1,200 annually on books and materials, a cost that often influences students' degree choices. Traditionally, high textbook expenses have steered students awa more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 26 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: A hallmark of Virginia Military Institute is cadets marching in parades. Whether on post, in a Christmas parade, or in a presidential or gubernatorial inaugural parade, marching VMI cadets are always a favorite to spectators, and can evoke feelings of pride, patriotism, and valor. One particular parade that brings out mixed emotions of melancholy and celebration though, is the annual retirement parade for st more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Anna Prentiss Justin Sevier, the Charles W. Ehrhardt Professor of Litigation at the Florida State University College of Law, has earned the university's most prestigious honor for teaching due to his interactive and captivating instructional style. Sevier received FSU's 2023-2024 Distinguished Teacher Award during the annual Faculty Awards Celebration on Tuesday, April 23, at the Augustus B. Turnbull III more PR

EMORY, Virginia, April 26 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news on April 25, 2024: Dr. Lou Fincher, Senior Vice President and Dean for the School of Health Sciences at Emory & Henry College left Richmond today with good news to carry back to Southwest Virginia about the future of the Southwest Virginia Healthcare Excellence Academy Lab School (SWVA-HEALS) moving forward. The original plans were unveiled in February 2023 at a press conference held at Emory & Henry with the communi more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, April 26 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The Western Illinois University Food Pantry is providing support for more students, thanks to a recent gift from Graham Health System (GHS). After a visit to the WIU Macomb campus in March, GHS's Senior Director of Business Development Jake Green contacted Director of Development for the College of Education and Human Services Emily Gillett to share news of the gift. In celebration of National Doctors more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 26 -- Grand Canyon University issued the following news release: Grand Canyon University produced nearly 30,000 graduates again in 2023-24 - the third-straight year the university has approached that milestone. GCU will celebrate a 2023-24 graduating class of 28,985 during commencement ceremonies on April 25-26 for traditional students and May 1-3 for online students. The graduating class includes those who completed their degrees in Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and projected more PR

AMES, Iowa, April 25 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Two Iowa State University students and one recent graduate will travel abroad after they were selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright awards, announced this month, give grants to participants who wish to pursue graduate studies, conduct research or teach English abroad. The three awardees accepted into the program this year with ISU connections are: Summer Awad, a graduate stude more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- Ivy Tech Community College issued the following news: Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington (Ivy Tech Bloomington) in partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), today unveiled a series of free online learning modules aimed at small businesses and entrepreneurs with the goal of increasing their ability to engage with various entities within the Department of Defense (DoD). The multi-part course entitled Federal Lab Technology  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 25 -- Ivy Tech Community College issued the following news: Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's largest postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited community college, has selected eCampus.com, a leader in online bookstores and collegiate retail solutions, to support the institution's Ivy+ Textbooks equitable access program and campus retail operations. Ivy+ Textbooks is Ivy Tech's award-winning program that provides students 100% of require more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 25 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Dr. Sheila R. Jacobs is the next chancellor at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. Her appointment was announced on Wednesday, April 24, by Dr. Russell Jones, ATU interim president. "Dr. Jacobs has an investment in and knowledge of Arkansas Tech University that is rare and special," said Jones. "Dating back to her involvement in the leadership programs implemented by Jimmy Ferguson during her time as an more PR

LONDON, England, April 26 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: LSE's newest student accommodation, Eslanda Robeson House, moved a step closer to opening with a topping out ceremony on Monday 22 April. The project at Glengall Road, which began in January 2022, will offer 15 storeys of mixed-use living space, external courtyards, a gym, a kitchen which be booked for shared dining, cinema room, laundry room, amenity spac more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 26 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: A Mississippi State political scientist is among the inaugural slate of researchers granted funding through nonprofit Public Agenda's Democracy Renewal Project aimed at exploring and strengthening voter trust and experience as the country moves toward the 2024 presidential election. Thessalia Merivaki, an MSU associate professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, is using more PR

BLACKBURN, England, April 25 -- Blackburn College issued the following news: Blackburn College has announced the appointment of Mark Allanson as Chair of the Corporation Board. He steps into the role following the end of the term of office of previous Chair, Lillian Croston, who has served the Board for the past decade, first as a Governor and then Chair from 2019. Mark joined the College as a Governor in 2016 as Chair of the Learning and Quality Committee and a member of the Governance Panel more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 25 (TNSres) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * A new pound sterling12 million research centre has been launched to improve clinical trials for patients with rare diseases. * * * Globally, there are more than 300 million people living with rare diseases, yet clinical trials for them are often challenging and can be a major limiting step in getting new treatments to patients. Now experts from the universities of Newcastle, Birmingham a more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 26 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Two New Mexico State University professors are among a group of scientists from around the world to use a breakthrough DNA-sequencing toolkit, involving 138 organizations internationally and contributing to a major milestone for plant science built on 15 times more data than any comparable studies of the flowering plant tree of life. Donovan Bailey, NMSU biology professor, and Zachary Ro more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 25 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: University of Minnesota (UMN) officials have announced a new research partnership program with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the largest of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities. "Solving complex grand challenge problems requires research universities like ours to actively seek out collaborators and talent to pu more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 26 -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: On April 24 in Cape Town, South Africa, Notre Dame Law School and the University of Cape Town (UCT) Faculty of Law signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement, marking a new and historic collaboration between the two schools. The MOU will focus on faculty collaboration and research. G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean of Notre Dame Law School, Danwood Chirwa, Dean of t more PR

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, April 26 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: In a significant move toward advancing higher education in Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Community College, the fourth largest institution in the state, and the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma, a premier four-year liberal arts college, are excited to announce a partnership set to redefine the academic landscape in the state. This partnership is a testament to the institutions' commitme more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 25 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center today announced its expansion to the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, marking a significant milestone in providing access to research-driven cancer care to northeastern Oklahoma residents. As the state's sole National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center, Stephenson Cancer Center's expansion will offer local patients unparalleled access to advanced cancer treatm more PR

HONG KONG, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: A PhD student, Dengping LYU, in the Department of Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has been selected as a Schmidt Science Fellow, one of the most prestigious postdoctoral fellowships highly regarded in the global scientific community. Among the elite group of 32 exceptional early-career scientists worldwide, she is recognised for her outstanding academic achievements, leadership, collab more PR

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, April 25 (TNSres) -- Pfeiffer University issued the following news: Pfeiffer University's Department of Natural and Health Sciences, in partnership with the Milton Rose Research Fellows Program and the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Research Foundation, hosted the 20th annual George Pfeiffer Research Symposium on Friday, April 12th. Each year, the symposium, named in honor of George R. Pfeiffer - former University trustee and past president of the Pfeiffer Foundation  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 26 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Three in 10 say they or a family member has been prescribed opioid as pain medication * * * A majority of New Jerseyans are at least "somewhat" familiar with storage and disposal of opioids and other medications, and less than 3 in 10 report that they or a loved one has been prescribed an opioid as pain medication in the past two years, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll collaborati more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 25 (TNSres) -- Samford University issued the following news release: On Friday, April 19, Samford University hosted its 3rd annual Student Research Colloquia, held in the Davis Library. More than 90 students and student groups prepared poster presentations spanning 21 categories ranging from analytics to exercise science to social work. Linnea Minnema, director of grants and sponsored programs, said students benefit from collaboration with faculty and by presenting t more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 25 (TNSres) -- Samford University issued the following news release: Samford University's Brock School of Business was well represented at the third annual Student Research Colloquia on April 19. The Research Advisory Collaborative, in partnership with the Office of Research, is a public forum where both undergraduate and graduate Samford students present their scholarship and research. Ian Jones, a junior finance major, presented a sports-related data abstract title more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, April 26 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: Officials at Southeast Technical College (STC) and South Dakota Mines (SDM) solidified a new articulation agreement with a signing ceremony on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the STC campus in Sioux Falls. The agreement allows graduates of STC's civil engineering technology program to transfer 40 credits and continue their education to earn a bachelor's degree from Mines. "This  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 25 -- Brown University issued the following news: In a spring semester course called Rural Public Health, students have been investigating the health impacts of a wood pellet manufacturing plant on a community in Gloster, Mississippi. Nine of the students are based at Tougaloo College, and the other 12 are based at Brown University. While analyzing their findings, the students are learning about the process of conducting a participatory research project in a rur more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, April 26 -- Swansea University issued the following news: People having cancer treatment in Swansea are now benefiting from far more targeted radiotherapy - made possible by charitable donations. All patients undergo CT scans as part of the radiotherapy planning process. For many tumours, these CT images are combined with MRI scans to delineate between healthy and diseased tissue. The MRI scans used in the South West Wales Cancer Centre at Singleton Hospital are those obtained more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 26 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Abriana Ciabattari Samsung Austin Semiconductor contributed $1 million to the Texas A&M University College of Engineering to support groundbreaking student research through fellowships, scholarships and capstone projects. Twenty-nine undergraduates and eight graduates from the College of Engineering were named Samsung Fellows for the 2023-24 school year, enabling them to co more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 26 -- Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism issued the following news: Hannah Dreier, investigative reporter at The New York Times, is the recipient of the 2024 John Bartlow Martin Award for Public Interest Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. She is honored for "The Kids on the Night Shift," an investigation published in The New York Times in September 2023. Dreier's more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Beyond Cornell's main campus, thousands of students can be found serving others in the Ithaca area, from tutoring in schools to assisting in animal shelters to language translation and interpretation. The Einhorn Center for Community Engagement helps Cornellians make a positive impact both locally and globally - through learning courses, research and student programs. To celebrate National Volunteer Week, a few students more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, April 25 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: Tuskegee University students from different majors worked together to complete a reimagined design of Legion Field Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. The project is part of a partnership with the NFL and the Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science that was announced last fall. The students participated in this multi-disciplinary initiative that created opportunities for students to focus on  more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 26 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: Two Mayo Clinic Health System physicians will receive honorary doctorates at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's spring commencement ceremonies on May 18. Dr. Richard Helmers, regional vice president for Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin, and Dr. Tim Nelson, director of innovation for Mayo Clinic Health System Northwest Wisconsin, will receive honorary doctorates of science. Ne more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, April 26 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: CyVerse, an open science platform led by the University of Arizona, will provide the computing infrastructure for a new center focused on molecular and cellular biosciences that has received a $20 million award from the U.S. National Science Foundation. The NSF funding will support the creation of the National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences, or NCEMS. The center will more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 26 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Carolyn Mish For most, spring break brings to mind images of sun-soaked escapades and leisurely mornings. On March 23, fifteen students from UC Santa Cruz decided to redefine the essence of spring break. Opting out of traditional activities, they immersed themselves in a week-long critical service-learning experience, partnering with environmental and economic justice organizations  more PR

NORWICH, England, April 26 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: Over 150 high-profile delegates from across the technology ecosystem attended a special networking and collaboration event at the Sainsbury Centre on UEA campus this week (Tuesday 23 April). The event, which was supported by Norwich Research Park and Mills & Reeve showcased UEA's world-leading research and innovation and looked at the potential to generate economic growth in the east of England by promoting  more PR

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news release: This spring, 25 senior marketing majors enrolled in "MKT 441: Marketing Management" functioned as a nonprofit marketing agency, working with local businesses in New Bedford through the NB100! program to create marketing plans for organizations without much of a budget or personnel for advertising. "I wanted to connect our exceptional marketing students here at UMass Dartmou more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 26 -- The University of North Carolina's School of the Arts issued the following news release: UNCSA has named alumnus John Langs, artistic director of the ACT Contemporary Theatre in Seattle since 2016, the next dean of the School of Drama, effective July 1. Langs will lead the conservatory's highly ranked Drama program with a focus on interdisciplinary work, new technologies, inclusion in the arts and a focus on student well-being while preparing students  more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: * * * A new way of quickly distinguishing between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth tusk ivory could prove critical to fighting the illegal ivory trade. A laser-based approach developed by scientists at the Universities of Bristol and Lancaster, could be used by customs worldwide to aid in the enforcement of illegal ivory from being traded under the guise of legal ivory. more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Steven Bartolotta In a significant move to help address the growing primary care physician shortage in Texas, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and Paris Regional Health are now approved for a new Internal Medicine Residency Program. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approved the program  more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, April 25 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: The University of Olivet (UOlivet), in partnership with the Eaton Conservation District (ECD), was recently awarded a maintenance grant of $2,964 for sustaining the activities of the Eaton County Collaborative Stream Monitoring Program. The program engages UOlivet students and community scientists in water quality monitoring in the Upper Thornapple River watershed, part of the large Grand River watershed that even more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, April 25 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: University of Portsmouth student and Sports Scholar Derrick Osadolor became National Amateur Boxing Champion (over 92kg) at the weekend. After making it through two previous qualifying events, Derrick was representing the southern counties and the Heart of Portsmouth boxing club where he trains. Derrick was competing against Mathew Williams from Midland Counties, who had previously beaten Derrick in a prev more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 26 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Marcus Jensen A new book edited by Utah State faculty, Teaching and Generative AI, seeks to provide educators with guidance and resources for navigating the possibilities and challenges of teaching in an AI era. The book is the fifth installment in the Empower Teaching Open Access Book Series from the Center for Empowering Teaching Excellence at USU. The book, which was released April 18, is titled Teaching  more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Tennessee, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: White-tailed deer are one of Tennessee's most populous native species, commonly sighted in forests, fields and even residential and commercial areas. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture's (UTIA's) School of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), is now in its second year of an ongoing study on d more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 26 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: UVA Health today announced a donation of $10,000 to the Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic in Manassas and Woodbridge. The donation is being given in honor of National Doctors' Day, which took place on March 30, to recognize the exceptional service of physicians to the community. "Our team of dedicated doctors consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to serving patients  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Students from across Vanderbilt joined representatives from the George W. Bush Institute to share their thoughts and views on democracy, leadership and practicing good citizenship. "I was encouraged by how participants brought a palpable passion and strong feelings to the conversation without stepping over the edge into incivility," said Chris Walsh, global policy director for the George W. Bush Institute. "Dis more PR

YORK, England, April 26 -- York St John University issued the following news: Three years after meeting on the Animation BA (Hons) course, a group of York St John University graduates has launched a colourful new business venture with the help of the University's Enterprise Centre. Hijinks Studios will offer bespoke animated content, as the team bring their fun and engaging style to clients in York and beyond. Launched two years ago, the Enterprise Centre is situated on the University's main  more PR